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Definition of kinfolk

kinfolk

/ˈkɪn.foʊk/
kin · folk
Plural:kinfolks
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• noun

1

A person's blood relatives or extended family members collectively.

Example

"Every summer, our kinfolk gather at the old homestead in the mountains for a weekend reunion."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Kinfolk" is treated as a plural noun and takes a plural verb; the variant "kinfolks" is also commonly used in regional American speech.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 15th century as a compound of Middle English "kin" (from Old English "cynn", meaning family or race) and "folk" (from Old English "folc", meaning people).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kinfolk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kinfolk
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